AD50 2017 Visualists: The Charcoal Project

Specialists in luxurious homes.

Philosophy: “[I believe in] bringing in a vibe that best reflects the client’s personality, and using an eclectic mix of materials to create spaces that exude a quiet luxury.”

Project in Focus: The design and meticulous execution of the conservatory at Natasha Poonawalla’s sprawling home in Pune was a turning point for Khan—and her design studio, the Charcoal Project. “We wanted to create a seamless structure in that environment, and we had a three-month turnaround time. We planned a workflow—right down to the weekly submissions—and programmed ourselves to finish it within the timeline. We nailed our methodology with this project and are repeating it for our other projects now.”

Recent Discovery: The Mandarin Oriental designed by Antonio Citterio, Patricia Viel and Partners, in Bodrum, Turkey.